Tick-Borne Illness on Martha's Vineyard

On Martha's Vineyard, some ticks carry pathogens that can cause human disease, including: Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, Ehrlichiosis, Lyme Disease, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF), and Tularemia.

Types of Ticks on Martha's Vineyard:
Deer Ticks- Diseases Carried: Lyme Disease, Babesiosis, Anaplasmosis

Approximate Sizes (larvae, nymph, adult male, adult female):


Dog Ticks- Diseases Carried: Tularemia, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever

Approximate Sizes (larvae, nymph, adult male, adult female):


Lone Star Ticks- Diseases Carried: Ehrlichiosis

Approximate Sizes (larvae, nymph, adult male, adult female):

Video produced by: Martha's Vineyard Productions